Side Hustle GROWTH
Heya Heya Heya Friend, Welcome to the Side Hustle GROWTH Podcast! THE ultimate destination for ambitious women juggling full-time jobs and side hustles, who are READY to turn their passion projects into profitable businesses.
Hosted by Christen N. James (CJ)—a Certified Life Skills Coach, Master Mindset Coach, and Creator of the Shine to FIVE™ Method—this podcast equips you with the tools, Mindset shifts, and strategies to quit the 9to5 and embrace entrepreneurship with CONFIDENCE.
In this Side Hustle podcast, CJ’s mission is simple: help you step into your Power, overcome self-doubt, and design a life where you go from having a boss to BEING THE BOSS.
With years of experience coaching women who dream of freedom and flexibility, CJ has helped hundreds of side hustlers stop “throwing spaghetti at the wall” and instead build businesses that work for them.
Her holistic approach—rooted in Emotions, Mindset, and Strategy—means she’ll meet you where you are while showing you the steps to where you want to go.
With her real talk, compassionate coaching, and signature 3D Exit Strategy™ (DEDICATE, DECIDE, DEPART), CJ gives you the clarity and tools to transform your life.
Here’s what sets THIS Podcast apart:
✨ Real-Life Business Lessons: Learn practical tips to earn extra cash, build systems, and embrace a money mindset.
✨Women-Centered Conversations: Episodes tailored to the challenges women face balancing a full-time job and growing a second income.
✨Holistic Approach: With CJ, it’s not just about the hustle—it’s about your emotions, mindset, and self-care.
✨Diverse Topics: From passive income strategies and simple marketing tips to accountability hacks and time freedom, there’s something for everyone.
✨Inspiring Stories: Hear from CJ’s guests—entrepreneurs and side hustlers who’ve been where you are and found success.
New episodes drop every Thursday, filled with actionable insights and stories to inspire your journey. There's a mix of solo episodes with CJ keeping it real and candid, plus interviews with Side Hustle pros and Small Business owners.
Popular Topics:
- How to build a second income without Burning Out
- Passive income ideas for busy professionals
- Time freedom through better Systems
- Shifting to a Six-Figure Mindset
- Overcoming fear of judgment, failure, or uncertainty.
Listeners rave about CJ’s ✨energy, relatability, and practical advice✨. Whether you’re commuting to work, unwinding after a long day, or brainstorming your next business move, this podcast feels like a motivating chat with your Homegirl and Business Coach all rolled into one!
Expect to feel:
💡 Inspired to take ACTION with practical steps you can implement immediately.
🧘🏽♀️ Grounded with a HOLISTIC approach that prioritizes your well-being.
🔥 Empowered to own your journey and create the life you TRULY want.
Subscribe to the Side Hustle GROWTH Podcast for weekly episodes packed with tips, strategies, and motivation to help you SHINE and THRIVE.
DON'T DO IT ALONE! Become part of a community of like-minded women who are chasing their dreams and building businesses they love.
👥 Check out the Side HustleHER Club https://www.sidehustleherclub.com to connect with other driven side hustlers, access exclusive resources, and level up together.
For more tools, insights, and to learn more about CJ’s coaching, visit https://www.christennjames.com .
Let’s SHINE and thrive together!
Subscribe now and take the first step toward being YOUR OWN Boss!
Side Hustle GROWTH
Enhancing Your Speaking Skills for Business growth, with Kesha Christie.
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If the thought of speaking in front of people (or even on video) leaves you feeling terrified, then this episode of the Shine to FIVE Method with CJ is for you.
My guest today is Kesha of Talking Tales, she answered a calling to step in and fill a void that she saw when it came to sharing stories - even though she was completely terrified. Now she confidently shows up and speaks, sharing stories in front of all kinds of audiences.
You have probably heard how important speaking is to getting visible and finding success in business, not just speaking on stages, but through video content or going live...
...and it can be T E R R I F Y I N G..
In this episode Kesha shares her best tips to just get started doing the thing, including:
- How Toastmasters helped her get started and why joining a speaking group can be so great for developing your skills
- Tips for dealing with the fear that comes with speaking in front of people
- How to find stages and opportunities to speak
- Why focusing on your message is the key to successful speaking
Listen to discover how to improve your speaking and use that skill to grow your business.
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Kesha Christie is a dynamic storyteller and passionate motivational speaker. She proudly shares Caribbean folklore, West African tales and original stories that hook listeners and ignites the imagination. Some of Kesha’s recent akdalaites include participating in Storytellers of Canada’s Stories from the Motherland and Many Lands, being a finalist in the 2020 NTUKUMA Ananse Sound Splash Storytelling Conference and Festival, as well as launching a weekly storytelling podcast called Walk Good, available on podcast platforms such as iheartradio, spotify, google podcast and more. Kesha is also the founder of an annual storyteller event celebrating our stories and way we tell them as well as showcasing local entrepreneurs to in the community. To find out more about Kesha, workshops, performances and more visit www.talkintales.ca, subscribe to Talkin’ Tales on YouTube or follow on IG @talkin_tales.
Connect with Kesha:
Instagram @talkin_tales
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